Scanned negative (2-7/8"x 4-7/8") , 1200 DPI, online JPG saved at 72 DPI 1000 pixels on long edge with a MicroTek ScanMaker 9800XL. Scan is full frame of negative. No correction of film errors. Slight sharpness and contrast adjustments.

Copyright

Permission to reproduce this image for other than personal use must be requested from the Director of the Madison-Jefferson County Public Library. Please contact at 420 W. Main Street Madison, IN 47250 (812) 265-2744

Coverage

Indiana-Jefferson County-Madison

Source

Madison-Jefferson County Public Library

Identifier

"Lemen1200-nmadpost"

Notes

1 other negative available; Eastman-Kodak Brownie Camera No. 2C model A, with No. 130 film. Additional information: This post office was established on January 13, 1848 with Buell Eastman as the first postmaster. The building (now gone) was located on the north side of Green Road between Hwy. 7 and Cragmont. This tiny building was in service for over 100 years. It sent and received messages of loved ones, good and bad, through the Civil War, World War I and World War II. It was considered to be a substation and its last postmistress was a Mrs. Pommerehn, who held that position for over 22 years. She retired when they closed the building. A new building was built across the street and west about a block, in 1957. The old building was officially retired August 31, 1957. Sources: Madison Courier; The postal history of Indiana by J. David Baker; City Directories